Topic:
Vulnerable Populations
Format:
Online Course
Time:
1.5 hours
University:
University of South Florida
PERLC:
University of South Florida PERLC
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Description:
Designed to prepare public health professionals to offer culturally competent disaster interventions to survivors, witnesses and responders of bioterrorism, major public health threats and disasters
Learning Objectives:
- Define cultural competence
- Describe the role of cultural competence in public health workforce readiness and disaster response and recovery
- Identify the rationale and role of cultural competence (including cultural, social, and behavioral factors) in delivering effective disaster interventions
- Describe approaches, principles and strategies for developing cultural competency in assisting disaster survivors from cultural and diverse groups
- Identify cultural barriers to offering disaster intervention services
- Understand and appreciate the dynamic forces contributing to cultural diversity and their importance in delivering culturally competent disaster intervention services
PHEP Capabilities:
Community Preparedness